Key factors of the conflict (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What years did the War of Independence last?
What years did the War of Independence last?
1775-83
When did France sign formal treaties with the American rebels?
When did France sign formal treaties with the American rebels?
February 1778
When did Spain join the conflict as allies of the French?
When did Spain join the conflict as allies of the French?
April 1779
What percentage of the Royal Navy was in American waters in 1772?
What percentage of the Royal Navy was in American waters in 1772?
41%
What percentage of the Royal Navy remained in American waters by 1780?
What percentage of the Royal Navy remained in American waters by 1780?
13%
When did the Marquis de Lafayette become an advisor to Washington?
When did the Marquis de Lafayette become an advisor to Washington?
July 1777
How many French troops did Comte de Rochambeau take to America?
How many French troops did Comte de Rochambeau take to America?
6,000
How much aid did France send to America in supplies and weapons?
How much aid did France send to America in supplies and weapons?
£40 million
Why did the British abandon Philadelphia in June 1778?
Why did the British abandon Philadelphia in June 1778?
Feared French naval power would cut supplies
Which French admiral created a successful blockade at Yorktown?
Which French admiral created a successful blockade at Yorktown?
Admiral de Grasse
What was the most significant factor that changed the course of the war?
What was the most significant factor that changed the course of the war?
International involvement
Why was France motivated to ally with the American rebels?
Why was France motivated to ally with the American rebels?
Weaken traditional enemy Britain